Feb 2, 2026

City Council Meeting · 13 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Rabe, Armstrong, Davis, Sones, Lane · Absent: Dalby

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (7): adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Feb 2, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda (7 items, approved in one vote)Passed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  7 consent items

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Approval of Claims
  3. Approval of Minutes of the prior meeting
  4. Approval of Applications
  5. Consideration of the approval of a liquor license renewal for Indianola Country Club, doing business as Indianola Golf Club
  6. Resolution 2026-014 accepting a grant for the Fire Department · Full page →
  7. Resolution 2026-015 approving salaries
• Vote 2Council Reports: to confirm the appointment of Council Member Lane to the Community and Economic Development CommitteePassed 5–0 · Abstained: Lane · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →
• Vote 3New Business: to open the public hearing regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 165.10(8), Zoning Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, Indianola, IowaPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 4Close the public hearingPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 5Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 165.10(8), Zoning Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, Indianola, IowaPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 6Open the public hearing regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 170.05(1)(C), Subdivision Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, Indianola, IowaPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 7Close the public hearingPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 8Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 170.05(1)(C), Subdivision Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, Indianola, IowaPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 9Open the public hearing regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 170.05(2)(A), Subdivision Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, Indianola, IowaPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 10Close the public hearingPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 11Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 170.05(2)(A), Subdivision Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, Indianola, IowaPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 12Approve Resolution 2026-016 approving purchase of Weight and Fitness Equipment for the Indianola Wellness CampusPassed 6–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 13Title: Not in the record (see minutes)Carried unanimously on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.